R&S and Skylo verify NB-NTN test cases

  • October 23, 2024
  • Steve Rogerson

Test and measurement firm Rohde & Schwarz has achieved full coverage of Skylo’s test plan for devices operating in NB-IoT in non-terrestrial networks (NB-NTN).

This also enables SMS services over NB-NTN, paving the way for unlimited connectivity on smartphones, wearables and IoT devices.

R&S and Skylo Technologies have verified and validated all the test cases defined in Skylo’s network operator acceptance criteria, including newly added test cases for SMS over NB-NTN, using the CMW500 wideband radio communication tester. This marks a milestone in device certification and paves the way for successful adoption of NB-NTN technology.

Skylo (www.skylo.tech) is an NTN service provider, whose network takes advantage of dedicated satellite spectrum across various partner constellations, allowing smartphone and IoT cellular devices to connect directly over existing satellites. This technology facilitates seamless communication even in remote areas lacking traditional network coverage.

Skylo’s certification process involves rigorous testing and evaluation to ensure devices meet the stringent performance and reliability standards.

The validation of SMS over NB-NTN marks a step in bringing satellite connectivity to consumer devices. As a consequence, users of smartphones and wearables can rely on messaging services regardless of their location, which will enhance their safety and communication capabilities in areas without terrestrial network access.

For more information on NTN test equipment from Rohde & Schwarz, visit www.rohde-schwarz.com/_256719.html.

For 90 years, Rohde & Schwarz (www.rohde-schwarz.com) has developed products to empower industrial, regulatory and government users to attain technological and digital sovereignty. The privately owned, Munich-based company can act independently, long-term and sustainably. It generated net revenue of €2.78bn in the 2022-2023 fiscal year and has around 13,800 employees worldwide.